NGC 2403, situated in the constellation Camelopardalis, is a spectacular spiral galaxy located approximately 8 million light-years away from Earth. This cosmic beauty spans about 50,000 light-years in diameter, making it roughly half the size of our Milky Way galaxy. NGC 2403 belongs to the M81 group, a small galaxy cluster that includes notable members such as Messier 81 and Messier 82.

This galaxy is renowned for its vibrant star-forming regions and features a considerable number of young, massive stars. NGC 2403 has been the subject of extensive astronomical observations and studies, providing valuable insights into the processes of star formation and galactic evolution. Its relatively close proximity to us makes NGC 2403 an ideal candidate for detailed astronomical investigations, contributing to our understanding of the broader cosmic landscape. As a member of the Local Group—a collection of galaxies that includes our own Milky Way—NGC 2403 adds to the rich tapestry of celestial wonders within our cosmic neighborhood.

Instrument or lens: SkyWatcher 200/1000 BLACK DIAMOND                                                        Atik 460 EX Mono                                                                                                                                   SkyWatcher NEQ6 Pro Goto Guidance                                                                                              ZWO OPTICAL DIVIDER Reducer / focal corrector                                                                  SkyWatcher Coma Corrector II                                                                                                      Astronomik RGB, Baader Ha 7nm, Astrnomik CLS-CC Access -s                                                  Astrnomik CLS-CCD: 104x300 "-10C bin 1x1Baader Ha 7nm: 140x300" bin 1x1 Astronomik RGB: 48x150 "bin 1x1                                                                                                                                     Integration: 22.3 Hours Darks: ~ 50Flats / PLU: ~ 11Bias / offset: ~ 1001Astrometry.net job                 AD: 7h 36 '52 "DEC center: + 65 ° 36' 10" Pixel scale: 0.468 arcsec / pixel Orientation: 179.532 degrees Field radius: 0.450 Source data: Backyard

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